Scenic spot introduction:

Dayaotan Huashan Scenic Area, the hometown of Miyilu and the birthplace of Yi opera, is a unique scenic spot where beautiful natural landscape and folk art complement each other. Tanhua Mountain is a collection of majestic, dangerous, strange and beautiful lofty mountains and valley landforms, accompanied by ancient trees and famous flowers, flying springs and strange rocks, stacked waterfalls, and other historical sites of the ancestors of the Yi people. They are of extremely high value and significance. In the spring of March, the cherry blossom trees all over the mountain are ablaze with red, and the flowers bloom like a sea. The traditional flower arrangement festival also follows, creating a joyous and prosperous time.

Attractions distribution:

Tanhua Mountain is located in the northern area of ​​Chuxiong, 48 kilometers away from Dayao County. The total area of ​​the scenic spot is about 110 square kilometers, consisting of four areas: Epiphyllum Mountain, Baicaoling, Miaofeng Mountain, Santan Waterfall and Baita Park. Among them, Baicaoling has the highest peak in Yizhou, and important cultural landscapes such as the Shiyang Confucius Temple and the ancient town are preserved at the foot of the mountain; the Dayao White Pagoda in Baita Park is even more famous throughout the world and is a rare shape in the country.

Scenic spot qualifications:

Provincial scenic spots

Scenic spot features:

Sightseeing, mountain climbing, pilgrimage, visiting ancient times, adventure, religion, historic sites, mountains, forests, waterfalls
Attraction Address
Travel Guide

travelling guideline:

Every year on the eighth day of the first lunar month is the Tanhua Mountain Flower Arrangement Festival, when a large-scale traditional celebration is held.

Best time to visit:

All seasons

Shopping recommendations:

(Shopping) Dayao Xiaobian vermicelli, Yi costumes, walnuts.

Tourist Transportation

Scenic spot location:

China>Yunnan Province>Chuxiong Yi Autonomous Prefecture>Dayao County>Tanhua Township

How to get there:

Bus route: Take a long-distance bus to Dayao Tanhua Bus Terminal or Dayao Short-distance Bus Terminal.

Self-driving route: Leave the Chu-Da Expressway from the Nanhua/Yao'an exit, turn onto S217, and reach Baita Park in Dayao County; then drive along the Xida Highway towards Xinjie Township and Tanhua Township , you can reach Tanhua Mountain.

Scenic area map:

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Attraction Tickets

Tanhuashan ticket price:

free

Scenic area opening hours:

All day

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